Behenamidopropyl Betaine

INCI: BEHENAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS Number
40716-42-5
Function
Amphoteric surfactant, antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed under fatty acid amidopropyl betaines group โ€” safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Impurity-driven sensitization โ€” DMAPA (max spec should be <0.01% in raw material) and amidoamine residuals are the real sensitizers; formulate to be non-sensitizing per CIR QRA; monitor DMAPA and free amidoamine specs from supplier

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behenamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?

Impurity-driven sensitization โ€” DMAPA (max spec should be <0.01% in raw material) and amidoamine residuals are the real sensitizers; formulate to be non-sensitizing per CIR QRA; monitor DMAPA and free amidoamine specs from supplier The EU classifies Behenamidopropyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Behenamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?

Behenamidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Behenamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?

Behenamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Amphoteric surfactant, antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 40716-42-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Behenamidopropyl Betaine?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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